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THUMBPRINT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint
1, record 1, English, thumbprint
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smart cards carry a fingerprint biometric and are intended to deter illegal immigration. The chip of the smart ID [identification] card will be used in multi-applications and will contain personal data, facial portrait and thumbprint of the cardholder. 2, record 1, English, - thumbprint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empreinte du pouce
1, record 1, French, empreinte%20du%20pouce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cartes à puce comportent des empreintes biométriques. Elles visent à prévenir l'immigration clandestine. La puce de la carte d'identité intelligente sera utilisée dans plusieurs applications et contiendra des données personnelles, le portrait et l'empreinte du pouce du titulaire de la carte. 2, record 1, French, - empreinte%20du%20pouce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
- Biometría
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- huella del pulgar
1, record 1, Spanish, huella%20del%20pulgar
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Oficina Electoral de San José implementa el escáner biométrico para toma de huellas. [...] Aunque de momento solo se requiere la huella del pulgar, la oficina electoral buscará probar los otros dedos y mano completa con miras a la renovación de trámites el próximo año. 1, record 1, Spanish, - huella%20del%20pulgar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
- Banking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Thumbprint Signature Program
1, record 2, English, Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Thumbprint Signature Program is a check fraud-deterrent program that uses an inkless touchpad to obtain fingerprints as additional identification. Customers who wish to pay by check or open a rental agreement are asked to imprint their thumbprint on the face of the document. 2, record 2, English, - Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
- Banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Thumbprint Signature Program
1, record 2, French, Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- programme de signature par empreinte du pouce 2, record 2, French, programme%20de%20signature%20par%20empreinte%20du%20pouce
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pastries (Cooking)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint cookie
1, record 3, English, thumbprint%20cookie
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Using your thumb (or the end of a spoon), make an indentation in the top of each cookie. 2, record 3, English, - thumbprint%20cookie
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie (Art culinaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biscuit moulé
1, record 3, French, biscuit%20moul%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Pets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint
1, record 4, English, thumbprint
generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All slides must be submitted with the "thumbprint" to indicate proper slide orientation. 1, record 4, English, - thumbprint
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- repère adhésif
1, record 4, French, rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère: Marque faite à différentes pièces d'un assemblage pour les reconnaître et les ajuster. 2, record 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ruban adhésif: Enduit d'un produit qui le fait adhérer sans mouillage. 3, record 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette édition du Grand Larousse n'est pas paginée. 1, record 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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